This book contains a representative selection of the work of some of the best ceramic artists in the world. The 25 featured artists explain, in their own words, the creative processes behind their work, what inspires them, the strategies they use to stay fresh and creative, what distinguishes their work from that of other ceramic artists and how they achieve this. Through examples of their most personal creations -objects capable of affecting us emotionally, surprising us and making us think-, the artists reveal important details about their ceramic creations: how it was made, how it was shaped, which glaze and engobe coating they used to give the clay color and texture, the firing temperature of the kiln and the type of kiln chosen. The reader is provided with an illuminating glimpse into each artist's unique creative world, where they point out the defining features of their work and reveal some of the secrets that characterize their artistic processes. Paragons of exploration, risk and versatility, the extraordinary artists highlighted in this book rediscover thousand-year-old traditions, reinvent perspectives, transcend boundaries, tell stories and rebel from conventional expectations, creating in the process an exhilarating space where art, clay, water, air and fire meet and, ultimately, inspire. CERAMISTS INCLUDED. ARGELIA: Nathalie Doyen (Belgium). BELGIUM: Ann VanHoey. CHINA: Wan Liya. FRANCE: Monsieur Cailloux. GERMANY: Monika Debus. INDIA: Madhvi Subrahmanian. IRLAND: Nuala O'Donovan. ITALY: Paola Paronetto. JAPAN: Shozo Michikawa, Kaori Kurihara (now France), Yuko Nishikawa (now USA). MEXICO: Gustavo Pérez. NETHERLANDS: Cecil Kemperink. NIGERIA: Ngozi Omeje Ezema. POLAND: Monika Patuszynska. SPAIN: Ícaro Maiterena, Xabier Montsalvaje, María Oriza, Myriam Jiménez Huertas, Ana Felipe, Roger Coll. UK: Alice Walton, Nicholas Lees. USA: Lauren Nauman, Godeleine de Rosamel.
In a world shaken by ecological, economic and political crises, the forces of authoritarianism and reaction seem to have the upper hand. How should we name, map and respond to this state of affairs?
An illustrated exploration of the story behind the brand, from Pierre Balmain's work in the 1950s fashion world, through to the brand as it is in the 21st century.
"The newly formed team of Isagi, Nagi, and Barou head to their next rival battle, where they face Kunigami, Chigiri, and Reo. Isagi knows their victory will depend on the team's ability to form a "chemical reaction" with their play styles. Isagi and Nagi have a fluid synergy, but Barou seems to be chafing against his new teammates... Who will emerge victorious from the battle of egos?!"--
"This book tells the story, in both English and Arabic, of a land full of people--people with families, hopes, dreams, and a deep connection to their home--before Israel's establishment in 1948, known to Palestinians as the Nakba, or "catastrophe." Denying Palestinian existence has been a fundamental premise of Zionism, which has sought not only to hide this existence but also to erase its memory. But existence leaves traces, and the imprint of the Palestine that was remains, even in the absence of those expelled from their lands. It appears in the ruins of a village whose name no longer appears in the maps, in the drawing of a lost landscape, in the lyrics of a song, or in the photographs from a family album." --
A heartwarming Boys' Love romance between a single dad who used to be a "bad boy" and the gentle teacher who takes care of his kid!Back in high school, studious Hitsuji had a secret crush on one of his guy friendsâEUR"a friendly âEURbad boyâEUR? named HatoyamaâEUR"but never confessed. Years later, Hitsuji is now an elementary school teacher who discovers that the father of one of his students is none other than Hatoyama himself! When Hitsuji learns that Hatoyama is a single parent struggling to raise his son, he steps in to teach the sloppy Hatoyama how to clean and cook. Yet as the two grow closer, old feelings begin to surface. Will their newly rekindled friendship develop into something more?
In The Power of Value Selling: The Gold Standard to Drive Revenue and Create Customers for Life, accomplished sales leader and trainer Julie Thomas delivers a fresh and engaging perspective on how salespeople can adopt a customer-centric approach when selling to contemporary buyers. In the book, you'll discover a process that turns you into the trusted business advisor that buyers crave in unpredictable business environments. It's an actionable guide to better business conversations--the kind that build trust, forge human-to-human connections, and enable sellers to compete on value instead of price. The author explains the concept of value in modern sales, helping you to create winnable opportunities that result in premium pricing. You'll learn to make it easy for buyers to buy, sell to the C-suite, negotiate on value, close more business, expand your footprint, generate renewal sales year after year, and uncover additional buyer needs that will unlock new opportunities for more sales. The Power of Value Selling explains why how you sell is just as important as what you sell. You'll discover how to build credibility and rapport with your buyers, how to earn valuable time on their calendars, how to uncover business problems worth solving, and strategies to eliminate chances for buyers to delay or defer decisions. The Power of Value Selling is a comprehensive guide to a simple and powerful framework that accelerates sales, regardless of your product, service, or industry. It's an essential resource for both sales veterans and early-career sellers who want to keep things simple while driving real results in intensely competitive and challenging markets. For more, visit valueselling.com today.
"A stunning photographic collection of mountain houses around the world that incorporate the surrounding ranges and vistas into their designs, from the author of Surf Shack and Bibliostyle. From Morocco to Patagonia, and Brazil to New Hampshire, interior designer Nina Freudenberger presents some of the most spectacular homes hidden in mountainous regions around the world, including modern lodges, rustic hideaways, hillside chalets, and more. Explore mountain living at its best in fall, winter, spring, and summer with 200 beautiful full-color images of each home. Among the twenty homes featured in this book, you'll find an isolated villa nestled in Switzerland's Engadin Valley; a former U.S. Forest Service cabin in California's San Gabriel Mountains; a modern concrete getaway just outside of Mexico City; and a renovated home in the Catskills built as a hotel for artists in the late 1800s. With simply designed interiors that keep the focus on the view just outside the window, these homes epitomize the tranquility and isolation we seek in the wilderness and the design ingenuity that mountain life demands"--
"This book debunks 10 myths about how hard it really is to design privacy-friendly systems" --
An unmissable pocket-sized manifesto from Emma Dabiri, bestselling author of Don't Touch My Hair and What White People Can Do NextBody hair. 'Fat' thighs. Something's always 'too big' or 'too small'. What part of your beautiful self were you taught to hate?We spend a lot of time hiding our 'defects', according to society's ideals of beauty. Ideals that are often tyrannical, commercially entangled, homogenizing and imposed upon us by oppressive systems that are further strengthened by our conditioned self loathing.This book will explore how to unpack, process, rebel and subvert - offering alternative ways of seeing beauty, drawing on other cultures, worldviews, times, places, and looking beyond the capitalist model - to find the inherent joy in our disobedient bodies.Accompanies a major exhibition at Wellcome Collection in autumn 2023.
Supercharge your Charisma and Become an Irresistible Communication PowerhouseMaybe you're trying to make new friends, get that job promotion, be an effective and charismatic leader, or get lucky in love. How you communicate verbally, physically, and online holds the key that will open these doors for you.Ask yourself, do you want to become more than just another one of the crowd?If so, then How to Talk to Anyone is the solution you've been looking for!Bailey uncovers the fastest route for you to master your communication skills. These methods will flow from you like a natural talent within a matter of days.Through a series of engaging and practical exercises, you'll learn how to banter and build rapport with anyone you meet. You'll discover the secrets of confident body language, effective listening, and engaging storytelling. You'll also learn how to navigate difficult conversations and turn them into opportunities for connection and understanding.This book isn't just about surface-level communication skills. It delves into the deeper psychological principles that drive human connection and influence. You'll learn how to use emotional intelligence and empathy to build trust and rapport with others, and how to use your own personal charm and charisma to become an irresistible communication powerhouse and win people over.In How to Talk to Anyone, you'll learn how to:· Confidently talk to anyone, anyplace, anytime· Navigate difficult conversations and turn them into opportunities· Get your voice heard and taken seriously!· Take control of any conversation and captivate your listeners· Create strong connections both socially and in your career· Develop your personal charm and charisma to make a positive lasting impression· Use emotional intelligence to build trust, rapport, and lasting friendshipsAnd so much more...It goes far beyond the spoken word. What you have to say verbally is just a small part of what it takes to captivate your listeners and win the world over. Learn how to tap into your own unique strengths and become a more confident and engaging communicator.Whether you're looking to improve your social skills, boost your career prospects, or simply want to become a more confident and engaging person, How to Talk to Anyone has something for you.Now ask yourself, are you ready to get your voice heard and taken seriously? Do you want to know what to say, and how to say it with conviction? Are you ready to supercharge your powers of communication at home, at work and in all your relationships?Most importantly, do you want results now?Don't wait - take control of your communication skills today and become the confident, charismatic person you've always wanted to be.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of SIX CRIMSON CRANES comes a fantasy tale of two sisters—one as beautiful as the other is monstrous—who must fight to save each other when a betrothal contest gone wrong unleashes an evil that could sever their bond forever!One sister must fall for the other to rise.Channi was not born a monster. But when her own father offers her in sacrifice to the Demon Witch, she is forever changed. Cursed with a serpent’s face, Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna—the only person in the village who looks at Channi and doesn’t see a monster. The only person she loves and trusts.Now at seventeen, Vanna is to be married off in a vulgar contest that will enrich the coffers of the village leaders. Only Channi, who’s had to rely on her strength and cunning all these years, can defend her sister against the cruelest of the suitors. But in doing so, she becomes the target of his wrath—launching a grisly battle royale, a quest over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice that will strain Channi’s heart to its breaking point.Weaving together elements of The Selection and Ember in the Ashes with classic tales like Beauty and the Beast, Helen of Troy, and Asian folklore, Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching fantasy that explores the dark side of beauty and the deepest bonds of sisterhood.
There are not many classical art books that walk the line of lighthearted humor. A book like this will fill the hole in the market for books that are both artistically educational and entertaining!
In Belle and Joni's world there are two options for girls:One, follow the rules of the Doctrine: be a Pretty, apply your Mask, win admiration and attention, work hard to be crowned at the Ceremony. Be a Belle. Or two, fight the rules: be an Objectionable, leave your face bare, be sneered at or ignored, work hard to avoid the disgust in their eyes and hope to one day escape. Be a Joni.But maybe there is a third option...Change the rules. Reclaim your power. If you can...What would you choose?
A new novel from bestselling author of THE ISLAND OF MISSING TREES. A rich, sweeping novel about memory, belonging and the beauty of the natural world: following three characters in different timeframes, all connected by the rivers Thames and Tigris, this epic novel spans ancient Mesopotamia to Victorian England to present day Turkey and London.
From New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman comes a young adult thriller about a world where happiness is contagious but the risks of catching it may be just as dangerous as the cure. A deadly and unprecedented virus is spreading. But those who survive it experience long-term effects no one has ever seen before: utter contentment. Soon after infection, people find the stress, depression, greed, and other negative feelings that used to weigh them down are gone.More and more people begin to revel in the mass unburdening. But not everyone. People in power - who depend on malcontents and prey on the insecure to sell their products - know this new state of being is bad for business. Surely, without anger or jealousy as motivators, productivity will grind to a halt and the world will be thrown into chaos. Campaigns start up to convince people that being eternally happy is dangerous. The race to find a vaccine begins. Meanwhile, a growing movement of Recoverees plan ways to spread the virus as fast as they can, in the name of saving the world.It's nearly impossible to determine the truth when everyone with a platform is pushing their agenda. Three teens from very different backgrounds who've had their lives upended in very different ways find themselves at the center of a power play that could change humanity forever.
An Aegian ancient, perfect and priceless figurine, over 5,000 years old, is accidentally broken in two and the fragments are taken on entirely different journeys. For many years, the pieces - head and body - lie hidden in the possession of two women, whose lives are marred by their relationship with this ancient and precious archaeological find.
In her second book, Lucy Hunter invites us to join her on a personal journey to the places and spaces that she loves best, and which inspire her work as a floral artist and garden designer.
Check & Mate is a captivating novel penned by the talented Ali Hazelwood. Published by the renowned Little, Brown Book Group in 2023, this book is a must-read for all book enthusiasts. This engrossing tale falls under a genre that keeps you hooked from the first page to the last. Hazelwood's unique narrative style and storytelling prowess are evident in every chapter of Check & Mate. The book takes you on a journey that is as unpredictable as it is enthralling. Hazelwood, with her characteristic wit and charm, has crafted a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. The publication year, 2023, marks a significant milestone in Hazelwood's literary career, as Check & Mate has been lauded for its compelling narrative and rich, nuanced characters. The publisher, Little, Brown Book Group, has always been known for its high-quality publications, and Check & Mate is no exception. Written in English, this book is a testament to Hazelwood's literary genius and her ability to captivate readers with her compelling storytelling. Don't miss out on this literary gem!
What do handprints on early cave paintings tell us about the role of women in hunting? What does a mobile phone have to do with femicides? Or Kim Kardashian's diamond ring with Elena Ferrante? Annabelle Hirsch curates a compendium of women and their things, uncovering the thoughts and feelings at the heart of women's daily lives in this intimate and lively alternative history
Like a modern Viking, 32-year-old Nansen set sail from Norway in 1893 to reach the North Pole. Experts warned him that his voyage was tantamount to suicide. Compact and nimble, his ship the Fram was equiped with the latest tools to gather scientific data. As yet untested, the ship was specially built to withstand the relentless pressure of the polar ice cap. To complete the final leg, Nansen was to strike out into the polar desert by sledge.Nansen became an overnight sensation when - having been given up for dead - he emerged three years later, alive. His single-minded struggle against snow drifts, ice floes, polar bears, scurvy, gnawing hunger and the loneliness of the polar night would inspire young explorers such as Scott, Shackleton and Amundsen a generation later to make new conquests. Even Sigmund Freud was enthused.Today, Nansen's adventure journal is a rare, heroic window on an untamed Arctic world still untouched by man and rising temperatures.
"In 1989, four-year-old Natasha Kravchuk and her family entered the United States as refugees from Ukraine. Her mother was an amazing cook and spoiled her family with delicious meals, so Natasha never learned how to cook until she got married and had her own family to nurture. In 2009, she began blogging about the joy she discovered in creating and sharing recipes. Her audience exploded, connecting with her warmth and willingness to share both her triumphs and failures in the kitchen. In Natasha's Kitchen, she shares 100+ budget-friendly, foolproof recipes anyone can whip up. From Salmon Piccata and Turkey Meatball Soup to Crispy Bacon Jalapeno Poppers as well as traditional Ukrainian recipes passed down from her mother like classic Borscht and her famous Pierogis, Natasha's family-friendly recipes are made with easy-to-find ingredients and have been thoroughly tested. And because she loves to have her large extended family and friends over, there are also menus for sharing and easy entertaining-from a taco bar to a chili bar to the ultimate cheese board. Beautiful, mouthwatering photographs offers a glimpse into Natasha's life as she does what she enjoys most: cooking for her loved ones"--
Presents a collection of the year's best essays as selected by author and critic Vivian Gornick.
Hello humans, my name's Lennnie, I'm a little blob that was sent by the book Gods to come check on you. So, let's get into it shall we?
A searching and humane novel, THE WOLVES OF ETERNITY is an intimate journey into the experiences of a half-brother and half-sister in their two different, yet deeply connected lives. The second novel in Karl Ove Knausgaard's new series, it expands the universe of THE MORNING STAR in the decades before the blazing and mysterious star descends.
Foreword by Bob StanleyOn a sunny Saturday morning in May 1956, a fifteen-year-old, then called Harry Webb, was mooching down Waltham Cross High Street. He heard some music blaring out of a parked car. It stopped him in his tracks.The song was 'Heartbreak Hotel' by Elvis Presley. It sounded like nothing he had ever heard before. In that instant, the schoolboy who was destined to take the hit parade by storm as Cliff Richard fell in love with rock and roll. It gave him the thrill, the purpose and the mission that has shaped his life ever since.Cliff lives in and for music. And with 65 years as a hitmaker, the music filling his head is a broad category. His soundtrack begins by blasting us all back into that first life-changing explosion of rock and also includes great soul soul stars such as Aretha Franklin, longtime colleagues like Elton John, and much-missed close friends Cilla Black and Olivia Newton-John.This book is meaningful to Cliff on many levels. The 30 or so songs here that make up the soundtrack to his life have each moved him deeply, but it's also about the legendary artists he met, and often got to know. He shares those stories and memories with you, too.A Head Full of Music is a vibrant personal journey for Cliff, and it's a joy to accompany him on it. Get wired for sound with him and read on.
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